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Tag: first amendment

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Libraries, and the books in them, must reflect the diversity of thought and values in their communities

by Opinion Contributor November 27, 2021November 26, 2021

“Young people have First Amendment rights — not only the right to speak but the right to access and use the resources of the school or public library, free from any censorship that arises from disapproval of a book’s content or views.”

Posted inNews

Federal judge considers whether access delays in Maine courts’ new electronic filing system are unconstitutional

by Judy Harrison June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
Posted inEditorials

Maine Capitol Police chief’s review a matter of policy, not ideology

by The BDN Editorial Board January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion

It’s not outrageous for researchers to try to understand outrage

by The BDN Editorial Board October 25, 2019
Posted inCourt News, Midcoast, News

Belfast woman found guilty of terrorizing city officials

by Abigail CurtisAugust 20, 2019August 21, 2019
Posted inMidcoast, News

The case of a woman who threatened Belfast officials on YouTube may hinge on the First Amendment

by Abigail CurtisAugust 20, 2019August 20, 2019
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Contributor

Threats to press freedom signal a toxic environment for democracy

by The Washington Post May 4, 2019
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Contributor, Wires

Donald Trump overpromises on campus free speech

by Tribune Content Agency March 25, 2019
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Contributor, Wires

Keep the government out of Google searches

by Opinion Contributor August 29, 2018
Posted inCourt News, Portland, State

One abortion protester seeks Supreme Court review of noise law; judge tells another to quiet down

by Judy HarrisonOctober 14, 2017October 15, 2017

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